Robinson Secondary students are rehearsing for Oz ...

Fairfax Station ❖ Clifton ❖ Lorton Robinson Secondary students are rehearsing for
their upcoming performance of ‘The Wizard of

Oz.’ Portraying the Winkies, the witch’s soldiers,
are, back row, from left, T.J. Albertson, Jason

Rath and Kyle Lynch and, front, Ivonte Milligan.

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Obama Visits NVCC

President asks students sized the need to preserve education and research

to share prosperity and programs, saying that reining in spending does not
mean “sacrificing the America we believe in.”

responsibility. He frequently joked with students about their own
budgets.

“Let’s see a show of hands. Any students on a tight

By Victoria Ross budget? I’ve been there,” he said, to laughter and

The Connection applause.

He promised to comb the budget for savings. “I’m

art stump speech, part pep rally, President not going to quit until we’ve found every single dime

PBarack Obama (D) was relaxed and con- of waste and misspent money. I promise you that. …
versational as he ad- We’re going to check under the

dressed 600 students cushions, you name it.”

and faculty on Tuesday, April 19 “I really wanted to But his message to students was

at Northern Virginia Community direct and serious: speak up and
hear what he had to let your voice be heard.
College’s Annandale campus.

Photo by Victoria Ross/The Connection say, and hear itThe president briefly outlined “This is probably my most im-
portant message today: I’m going
his plan to tackle the nation’s $14

from him directly.”trillion-plus debt, offering a plan to need your help. I can’t afford to
have all of you as bystanders in
he called “shared prosperity and

shared sacrifice.” — Kenza Jabali, 18 this debate. I want everybody in
He said his plan would put the
the game. I want you to hold me

nation on more solid financial accountable. I want you to hold all

footing, but still continue investments that grow our of Washington accountable,” he said, cautioning stu-

economy and keep America competitive. He empha- dents that the price of not being heard would be

steep.

President Barack Obama took questions “There are powerful voices in Washington,” he said.

from three students at the town hall “There are powerful lobbies and special interests in

meeting, after giving a speech about his Washington. And they’re going to want to reduce the

plan to reduce spending and cut the

deficit See Obama, Page 16

GWooimngenGoref eHni?stIot’rsyin the Bag

Clifton author talks about suffragists, single
mothers and society’s sinners.

By Victoria Ross her personal heroes, Dr. Kate Waller Barrett, Photo by Victoria Ross/The Connection

The Connection founder of Ivakota Farm in Clifton, a home

for unwed mothers. Born in 1857, Barrett

uring the heyday of the Women’s was a prominent physician, philanthropist

DLiberation Movement in the 1970s, and social reformer. In 1876, she married
an unprecedented number of Robert South Barrett, an Episcopal minis-

women united to become the driving force ter. While earning her medical degree and

behind many progressive social, education volunteering for charitable causes, Barrett

and economic re- also raised six chil-

forms. back 80 “The bottom line is that dren.
Step “She was a re-

years, to the Pro- women were making a markable woman,”
gressive Era of the Garvey Hodge told

1890s, and women difference, right here in the group. “By
in Virginia were 1917, the farm was

making strides in Virginia.” fully functioning as Lynn Garvey Hodge autographs copies of her book, ‘Clifton: Images of
America.’
several of the same a home for unwed
— Lynn Garvey Hodge mothers and their
areas.

Dressed in Victo- children. Ivakota in. She realized how similar they were … Ivakota,” Garvey Hodge said. “Venereal dis-

rian garb, Lynn had a success rate the only difference was that the young eases were rampant. In Alexandria, where

Garvey Hodge, an historian and author from second to none.” woman had chosen the wrong man to fall Barrett lived, there were more than 250

Clifton, spoke about those courageous According to Garvey Hodge, Barrett found in love with.” brothels. There was a belief that if a man

women at the Burke Historical Society’s her life’s calling, the plight of unmarried In 1883, Barrett joined forces with had syphilis, he could be cured if he bed-

monthly meeting on Sunday, April 17. Her mothers, while she and her husband were Charles Nelson Crittenton, a wealthy New ded a virgin, so that left a lot of women

discussion included information about suf- living in Richmond. Yorker who never recovered from the loss pregnant and ill, and some turned to pros-

fragists, such as Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, “On a cold, wet, wintry night during the of his 4-year-old daughter, Florence. To- titution. ”

who were key in giving women the right to 1870s,” Garvey Hodge said, “an unmarried gether Barrett and Crittenton chartered the Inspired by Barrett’s work, a Clifton

vote, but were also imprisoned and tortured woman appeared on the doorstep of Dr. National Florence Crittenton Mission woman, Ella Shaw, donated her 264-acre

at the Occoquan Workhouse in Lorton for Kate Waller Barret. Seeing the despair of (NCFM) to create safe havens for “fallen Clifton farm Ivakota to NCFM. The name

their support of the 19th Amendment. the this young, unmarried and abandoned women.”

Garvey Hodge also talked about one of mother and child, Dr. Barrett invited them “There was such a need for places like See Author, Page 16

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News Briefs News

Clifton Master Plan Forum

The Town of Clifton’s Streetscape Master Plan Commit-
tee will conduct a public forum Thursday, April 28, at 7
p.m. at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road,
on the master plan for Main Street’s streetscape. A vision
for future improvements to Main Street, from the triangle
to Clifton Heights Lane, will be developed. Town residents
may learn more about the project, meet the hired consult-
ants and offer their own ideas. The project is funded by the
federal Safe Accountable, Flexible Transportation Equity Act:
A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) and administered by
VDOT.

Help the Lions Help the Blind Photo Courtesy of Kavita Khanna

The Clifton Lions club will host its annual, White Cane U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11) is flanked by members of The Hollow Trunk at a
fund-raiser, Friday-Saturday, May 6-7, outside the Giant recent fundraiser. Fourth from left is the group’s CEO, Priya Khanna; at far right is
Foods stores at the Colonnade at Union Mill and at Univer- CrisisLink Executive Director Linda Eatmon-Jones, who’s provided guidance and
sity Mall. Lions Clubs have supported blind charities world- advice to The Hollow Trunk.
wide since Helen Keller asked them to lead a “crusade
against darkness” at their international convention in 1925. Easter 2K/5K Runs on Sunday

Besides cash donations, the Lions will collect used eye- Teens raise money for on Stonecroft Boulevard to the start. Walkers are
glasses and hearing aids. Donations will be used to support
charities that help the blind, including the internationally Guatemalan orphanage. welcome in both events; registration information is
renowned Lion eyeglass recycling program, Leader Dog at www.thehollowtrunk.com.
training, and county programs that provide reduced-cost
glasses to low-income families. For more information, see Participants will receive raffle tickets for gift cards
www.clcv.clubexpress.com.
By Bonnie Hobbs donated by local merchants and restaurants. They
50 mph Means 50 mph
The Connection are: Pinkberry (frozen yogurt) in Fairfax Corner, Pac-
Fairfax County and Virginia State Police have launched a
two-week initiative, “50 Means 50,” along the Fairfax County ers Running Store in the City of Fairfax, Foster’s Grill
Parkway. This campaign began Sunday, April 17, and tar-
gets aggressive and reckless driving, including speeding, t doesn’t matter how young someone is, he or in Centreville and Baja Fresh in Chantilly.
texting while driving, following too closely and failing to Priya has volunteered at a home for Alzheimer’s
pay full time and attention. Ishe can make a significant contribution to help
others in the world. A group of local, high- patients since 2007 and, years ago, she wanted to
Motor squad officers, along with patrol officers from sev-
eral district stations throughout the county, plus State Troop- school students is proving that via their non- conduct a fundraiser for them. “I got friends to help
ers, will be assigned specific enforcement duties along the
parkway. They’ll use a variety of vehicles, such as motor- profit organization, The Hollow Trunk. but, as youth, we ran into so much red tape,” she
cycles, Mustangs, Camaros, Impalas, pickup trucks and other
unmarked and marked police vehicles. Attending Westfield, Chantilly, Fairfax and Thomas said. “So we formed The Hollow Trunk as a channel

The stepped-up enforcement will take place 24 hours a Jefferson high schools, plus Robinson Secondary, through which we could work to make a difference
day, 7 days a week until its conclusion on Saturday, April
30. The intent is to reduce the overall average speed on the members of the group banded to- in the community.”
parkway and decrease the number of property-damage, in-
jury and fatal crashes, thereby making the parkway a safer gether in 2009 and conducted The organization is run and
place for everyone.
“The best giftsbake sales for seed money. Soon, managed by a board whose mem-
Dogs Available for Adoption bers all live in the Chantilly/
they were designing and selling T-
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter has taken in seven
dogs from a West Virginia hoarding case in which nearly 60 shirts and wristbands and attract- come from Centreville area. Its name comes
dogs were found in a mobile home without ever having ing volunteers to help them in unexpected places.” from the famed novel, “To Kill a
access to the outdoors. The shelter is working in a regional their charitable efforts. Mockingbird.” During the story,
partnership with the Middleburg Humane Foundation which — Priya Khanna, chairman character Boo Radley leaves gifts
obtained the dogs and asked the animal shelter and other “The results have been quite for the local children in a hollow
organizations to help place them in new, adoptive homes. impressive and inspirational,” said

The seven dogs are estimated to be between 10-weeks group treasurer Kavita Khanna, and CEO, The Hollow Trunk tree trunk. So, said Priya, “We
and 4-years-old and are likely Shetland Sheepdog/Corgi/
Chihuahua mixes. They range between 12-15 pounds. Shel- mother of The Hollow Trunk’s adopted that name because we
ter staff expects them to be available for adoption begin-
ning Tuesday, April 26, after receiving their initial medical chairman and CEO, Priya Khanna. believe the best gifts come from
exams and vaccinations.
“To date, they’ve donated nearly $2,000 to the unexpected places.”
To adopt a dog from the shelter, the entire family must
first visit with the dog there. If the dog is a puppy, a survey Alzheimer’s Association, over $4,000 to the Red LIFE stands for Leading Initiatives to Foster Edu-
must be completed prior to the visitation. If there are other
dogs in the home, those dogs must be present at the visit. Cross’ Haitian Relief Efforts and nearly $1,000 to cation. “This is our first project under that name and
All prospective adopters must complete an application pro-
viding proof of home ownership or, if renting, proof that Inova Fairfax Children’s Hospital.” our largest Hollow Trunk project, so we’re all ex-
dogs are allowed.
In addition, said Khanna, the students have raised cited about it,” said Priya. “We hope to do a 5K every
Prospective adopters must also show proof of current
nearly $500 for the National Suicide Prevention Life- year for a different beneficiary.”
See News Briefs, Page 5
line, donated more than 100 T-shirts to the children “We want to help facilitate improved educational
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of Haiti and are sponsoring a young girl’s education and recreational facilities for children across the

in Afghanistan. world,” she said. “We selected Casa Guatemala, an

Now, The Hollow Trunk is raising money to reno- orphanage devoted to the nurturing, health and edu-

vate an orphanage in Guatemala. Toward that end, cation of over 250 children, as the beneficiary of The

it’s hosting the Project LIFE 2K/5K Fun Run/Walk, Hollow Trunk’s first annual Project LIFE initiative.”

this Sunday, April 28, at 8 a.m., near Westfield High. The funds will help the orphanage staff repair the

Cost is $25 for the 5K; $20 for the 2K. classrooms and library, re-paint and add lively mu-

The USATF-certified course starts at the far end of rals to the classrooms, and provide medical, hygiene,

Westfield’s parking lot near the Cub Run Rec Center.

It loops around Conference Center Drive and returns See Teens, Page 7

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News Million Dollar Pottery Sale

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vaccinations for any current Free Japanese Maple Planted
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Fairfax County police stations www.cravensnursery.com
are now accepting worn flags in
bins located in their front lobby 8:00–7:00 • 7 Days a Week
areas. Flags will be ceremoniously
disposed of by Honor Guard mem-
bers, in coordination with the Fire
Department.

To learn more about the FCPD
Honor Guard, call 703-449-7289.

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Community

Sara, the birthday girl, gets a piece of her special cupcake, made by the bakers at Photos by Deb Cobb/The Connection
Georgetown Cupcake. Sara, an Asian elephant with Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey
Circus is celebrating her 10t birthday Friday, April 15, at the George Mason University Katherine Kallinis and Sophie LaMontagne, owners
Patriot Center just before her next performance. of Georgetown Cupcake and stars of the TLS reality
show ‘DC Cupcakes’ preset Sara the pachyderm’s
Very Big Birthday Girl special birthday cupcake.

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News USE

Teens Raise Funds for Orphans YOUR

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“The projected cost is $3,000, so

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California that will receive the High.
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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8, and once File Photo NEWS DEPARTMENT:
again the Connection will publish a selection To discuss ideas and concerns,
of Mother’s Day photos, celebrating the moth- Connor Kenealy at his grandmother’s 86th birthday together with, clock-
ers who make so many things possible in fami- wise, his mother Rosanna Kenealy, sister Alina and grandmother Eileen. Call: 703-778-9410
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Shedding Light federal law was passed effectively and that’s fine. Uncle Sam’s role stantiated comments” to the Board Andrea Smith
banning traditional incandescent then should be to safeguard that of Supervisors that the school sys- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411
To the Editor: light bulbs beginning next year. On commerce, not create it. tem has millions of dollars in its [email protected]
Going through a recent inven- the one hand, I want to be in com- budget left unused.
pliance and yet, I know many of I’m heartened by newly-intro- Barbara Parkinson
tory check for supplies, I noted the salon’s customers report duced legislation wending its way Unfortunately, this claim is sub- Employment Advertising
Salon Antoine was running low on hoarding these bulbs with no in- through the U.S. Senate that stantiated by the school system’s
certain types of light bulbs. This is tention of buying CFLs — ever. would end the ban on incandes- own budget documents. Specifi- 703-778-9413
important. It’s a fact we stylists are This seems crazy to me. It’s forced cent light bulbs; the Better Use of cally, a comparison of approved [email protected]
extremely sensitive about man- and unnecessary. Light Bulbs Act (BULB). I under- against actual expenditures under
made light and how proper lumi- stand it’s quickly gathering spon- the FCPS budgets for FY2008- Editor & Publisher
nance makes the hair, skin and The incandescent bulb ban may sorship while at the same time, a FY2010, which are the most recent Mary Kimm
nails we lovingly service sync with have intended to save electricity companion measure has been in- three years for which actual num-
what the customer intended with troduced in the House of Repre- bers are available, reveals that 703-778-9433
their visit. Indeed, what the cus- and costs and help sentatives. If you agree with me, approved expenditures among all [email protected]
tomer sees and how she sees it is limit pollution with a I’d suggest you register your timely of the primary expenditure catego-
everything. The very nature of our support for Senate bill S.395 and ries exceeded actual expenditures Editor in Chief
business is in play. Letters more energy effi- House bill H.R. 91. by $40.6 million for FY2008, Steven Mauren
$43.9 million for FY2009 and Managing Editors
Salon Antoine is an average- cient bulb (that’s the Thomas Edison’s 1879 invention $105.7 million for FY2010. If you Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic
sized shop. When we’re really promise of the CFL). of the incandescent light bulb has further break down the compari- Photography:
busy, there are some 120 bulbs But these bulbs tend to flicker, do been serving people the world son of approved versus actual Louise Krafft,
aglow, nearly all incandescent, not work well with dimmers, cast over because it is cheap, reliable spending for each category of Craig Sterbutzel
some on dimmers (especially in a cool, bluish glow, are way more and safe. Amen. I’m hoping my regular salaries over that same Art/Design:
the spa) producing the soft, warm expensive and will release harm- next bulb inventory will be less three-year period, it reveals that Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong,
glow that best highlights hair and ful mercury vapor if and when confusing and more illuminating. approved spending on salaries, John Heinly, John Smith
skin color. This is comfortable for they break. Further, I’m to under- even after reducing the approved Production Manager:
both the customer and the stylist. stand that most of these bulbs Antoine “Tony” Chahine numbers for estimated turnover
won’t even be made here in the Owner and vacancies, exceeded actual Jean Card
But as I inventoried, I became United States so ultimately, the spending by $17.6 million for
uncertain as to whether to stock- country doesn’t benefit by the jobs Salon Antoine and Spa of FY2008, $19.7 million for FY2009 CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427
up on bulbs that have always their manufacture requires. Fairfax and $15.7 million for FY2010. Circulation Manager:
worked well for us or move into But what galls me most is the Needless to say, it is more than a Ann Oliver
the lighting being mandated by long arm of government — over- Managing Funds little troubling that at the same
federal fiat, compact fluorescent reach in this case — and I find it time our teachers have not re- [email protected]
light bulbs (CFLs). quite extraordinary. I know the To the Editor: ceived raises, FCPS has been car-
lighting best suited for my busi- In a letter to the Board of Su- rying over millions of dollars in its CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS,
Why should I be unclear about ness and my home. I do not need L.L.C.
this? Moreover, why should I be Congress or any institution de- pervisors [April 4, 2011], School See Letters, Page 9
coerced to make a choice I don’t manding (or limiting) what bulb I Board member Elizabeth Bradsher Peter Labovitz
believe is in the best interest of my think works best for the job; let a (Springfield) complains about a President/CEO
business? free market decide such direction. “small handful of citizens with
Some may elect to go with CFLs political agendas” making “unsub- Mary Kimm
You probably know that a 2007 Publisher/Chief Operating Officer

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Entertainment

Rams Go Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Robinson thespians
present high-flying
‘Wizard of Oz.’

By Bonnie Hobbs
The Connection

obinson Secondary promises a Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection

Rhigh-flying “The Wizard of Oz,” Rehearsing a scene from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are, from left, Dan Bonilla, Maya Davis, Michael Lamar, Molly
and it’s not kidding. “When Miss Johnson and Ben Johnson.
Gulch bikes across stage during
the tornado and then the bicycle rises into people and believing in the healing power corner.” enjoys being with Dorothy, Scarecrow and
the air 10 feet, it’s just thrilling,” said Direc- Lion,” said Lamar. “He likes having friends
tor Chip Rome. of love. “It’s a lot of work,” said Johnson. Bonilla especially likes the song, “If I were because he was a statue for so many years.
The costume restricts my movements, so
“A moment later, the Wicked Witch is “There are only two scenes she’s not in. But King of the Forest.” that’s challenging. But I like creating my own
zooming back across the stage on her broom- character while being faithful to the origi-
stick. The flying monkeys snatching up Dor- I like how quickly her emotions change, and “The lion erupts in courage and acts so nal.”
othy, Glinda and her bubble, even the Wiz-
ard and his balloon — all will fly.” it’s fun working with a real dog, as Toto.” powerful,” said Bonilla. “It’s a majestic tune.” Lamar said the three backdrops of
Munchkin Land, the haunted forest and the
It’s thanks to the wizardry of Flying by Foy, “It’s really cool He said this show Emerald City will be a big hit with the audi-
a professional, stage-flying company, which ence. “Almost all the costumes were hand-
trained both students and parents how to “This is a show everybodyhaving my first never gets old and sewn and the lighting is phenomenal,” he
“fly.” It was expensive, so tickets to this the audience will said.
musical extravaganza will cost $15. But, said lead and playing
Rome, “The show will definitely be worth To stage manage a musical, said junior
it.” someone loves, and we will not enjoy the dancing, Allison Poms, “You have to speak three lan-
younger,” said particularly in “The guages — lines to actors, cues to techies and
The curtain rises Saturday, April 30, at 2 musical numbers to the orchestra conduc-
and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m.; disappoint.”Davis. Her favor- Jitterbug” because tor. It’s been a nice challenge, coordinating
and Friday-Saturday-Sunday, May 5-6-7, at it’s “fast and fun.” 65 cast and crew members; I like being in a
7:30 p.m. Tickets are at ite song is “Some- leadership position and having people trust
www.robinsondrama.org. or at the door. me.”
where over the — Chip Rome Playing the Scare-
A record-breaking 1,700 tickets have al- Senior Caitlin Viccora also enjoys being
ready been pre-sold. “But the open-seating Rainbow” be- crow is senior Ben assistant director. She’s acted previously, but
area is the other half of the house, with seats it’s her first time having some control over a
just as good,” said Rome. “Any remaining cause “it explains Johnson, Molly’s production’s creative aspects. “It’s an iconic
tickets will be sold at the door, one hour show,” she said. “The audience expects the
before curtain.” Dorothy’s goal of being free in herself, and brother. “He doesn’t have a brain, but he’s movie they grew up with, and they’ll get it.
We have a strong cast. The actors studied
Some 90 students are involved in the pro- she’s able to be, in Oz.” smarter than he thinks,” said Johnson. “He’s the movie to really capture their roles. It’s
duction, including a 25-piece student orches- difficult tech-wise, but it’s rewarding to
tra, conducted for the first time by Robinson She said the show will bring adults back like a loyal puppy and will do anything to know we can handle a show with so much
choral teacher Mike Horanski. In a first for theater magic.”
Robinson, the role of Dorothy is double-cast, to their childhood and will make all audi- make sure Dorothy gets to the Emerald City.
with sophomores Molly Johnson and Maya
Davis alternating performances. ence members “feel warm and happy” in- I enjoy playing him because he’s all over the

“Our cast is just terrific, bringing all the side. Johnson said they’ll enjoy the familiar place. There’s a lot of physical comedy and
verve of the movie characters to our stage,”
said Rome. “Also strong is the invisible glue characters, plus the flying and other special he falls down all the time.”
holding the show together — Allison Poms,
stage manager; Paul Mayo, lighting; and Dan effects. Johnson’s favorite song is “If I only had a
Barr and Christine Wagner, sound.
Junior Dan Bonilla portrays the Cowardly Brain” because it really lets the Scarecrow
THE PLAY occurs in 19 different locations
and Matt Lynch’s set, plus three backdrops Lion who’s so energetic that the role “takes show his mobility and he’s trying to impress
by Silvia Arteaga, help provide atmosphere.
Projections by Stephen Diggs create special a large toll on mind and body,” he said. “For Dorothy with what he can do.” As for the
effects, and sophomores Emily Rowson and
Carys Myers, plus parents and other sources, example, doing the voice takes a lot of power show, he said, “It has lots of color in the cos-
crafted the costumes.
and I want to do justice to the original. The tumes, makeup and backdrops, and shows
“‘The Wizard of Oz’” will clearly live up to
Robinson’s reputation for high- quality en- lion is entertaining and the comic relief. He’s there’s good in whatever family situation you
tertainment that goes that extra mile,” said
Rome. “The familiar songs, dances, scenes constantly scared. At times, he pretends to have.”
and effects — plus the fabulous dance num-
ber, ‘The Jitterbug,’ cut from the movie — be strong and courageous; but then he’s back Sophomore Michael Lamar plays the Tin
will all be there. This is a show everybody
loves, and we will not disappoint.” to crying, whimpering and cowering in a Man. “He’s sensitive, kind of a crybaby and

Johnson and Davis describe Dorothy as
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John Stovall, left, plays Felix and Peter Moses plays Oscar in Woodson’s Emily Vanni, left, and Emily Adler rehearse a scene from the female
upcoming comedy, ‘The Odd Couple.’ version of ‘The Odd Couple.’

Oscar, Felix, Olive and Florence Woodson presents male and female
versions of ‘The Odd Couple.’

By Bonnie Hobbs self. And the chemistry between the leads “she goes through lots of changes. Her emo- men who fight like children and a married
in each show couldn’t have been better — tions range from depressed to angry to moth- couple.”
The Connection they’re born to play opposite each other.” erly to flirting with two Spanish guys. The
biggest experiences of her life are happen- Senior John Stovall describes his charac-
ots of schools have put on the play Senior Emily Adler plays Olive. “She’s ing in a three-hour period, and the audience ter of Felix as “anal-retentive and nit-picky,
sloppy at home, but is a career-driven TV gets to see it all. They’ll also enjoy the fluid, with a place for everything in his life. And if
L“The Odd Couple,” but Woodson producer,” said Adler. “So when Florence fast-paced and clever dialogue; Simon’s something goes wrong, he loses it. He’s a
High is doing both male and female comes to live with her, they knock heads words have so much meaning and humor. bit of a drama queen, so he sometimes uses
versions. So audiences will not only get to because Florence is the opposite of her. She And the strong connection between all the his shortcomings and faults to gain atten-
laugh at the antics of Oscar and Felix, but loves her friends and, although divorced, still characters really makes the show.” tion.”
Olive and Florence, as well. supports her ex financially.”
Adler noted that the male and female plays In real life, said Stovall, “I’m a total, dis-
Show times for the male version are: Fri- Adler likes the role because, previously, are “totally different, with completely origi- organized mess, so it’s fun pretending to be
day-Saturday, April 29-30, at 7:30 p.m.; and she’s relied heavily on facial expressions and nal jokes in each.” Added Vanni: “It’s really clean. Felix’s physical quirks are also fun to
Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m.; female: Friday- physical humor. So, she said, “Olive is a chal- interesting to see the contrast.” do. He’s tightly wound — a shaking mess
Saturday, May 6-7, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, lenge because her humor is sarcastic and it’s that could fall apart at any second.” Stovall
May 8, at 2 p.m. Mature themes; not rec- been interesting to play around with it.” Playing Oscar Madison is junior Peter said the play contains such a variety of com-
ommended for those under 13. Tickets are Adler said the audience will especially like Moses. “He’s a nonchalant guy and a slob edy —slapstick, physical, verbal wit and
$6 at www.wtwdrama.org. the parts where the women and their girl- — a sportswriter who’s divorced and lonely fighting — that “the audience will really
friends get together. “They’re all so dynamic before Felix arrives,” said Moses. “After- enjoy it all.”
“All the comedic elements are folding in and funny that it’s enjoyable to see them wards, he’s going crazy because Felix is such
beautifully,” said Amy Hard, directing along interact.” a neat freak and Oscar can’t stand it when Since the female show takes place in the
with Terri Hobson and student directors Felix cleans up.” 1980s and the male show is set in the 1960s,
Marissa Weiner and C.J. McCracken. “The Portraying Florence is senior Emily Vanni. set designer Susan Palfey had to create two
actors wanted to try different things with “Florence is a neurotic, compulsive, neat Moses said the role is “close to home” since different sets. The furniture styles and ac-
their characters and it’s been really inspir- freak, always worrying about something or he’s also somewhat sloppy. And he also likes cessories will set them apart, and the kitchen
ing.” having drama in her life,” said Vanni. “She’s “showing Oscar’s transition from being nor- is visible in the female version, but not in
distraught about her recent separation from mal to semi-psychotic and wanting to kill the male.
Praising Neil Simon’s writing, Hard said, her husband, but mainly wants her friends’ Felix if he doesn’t leave.” Moses said the
“He created timeless humor about human attention about it. Only Olive sees through audience will enjoy the “tension, comedy “It was stressful finding everything for two
nature. The plays are about the challenges her and is always tidying up after her.” and childishness between two 40-year-old full sets, while staying within budget, but I
and payoffs in relationships. They’re so real, liked being in charge of it and I think both
honest, silly and sad, they’re like a Florence is fun to play, said Vanni, because
rollercoaster, and the comedy speaks for it-

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Springfield Writers’ Group. 7 p.m. Richard “The Road to Forever.” 1 p.m. Spot-Lyte Vocalist Azam Ali. 8 p.m. George Mason SATURDAY/APRIL 23
Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Company, Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox Road, University Center for the Arts, 4400 University
Springfield. Share your work, give and Lorton. A story of determination and loyalty, the Drive, Fairfax. $30-$65. A sophisticated Holiday Hunt Easter Eggstravaganza.
receive feedback in a supportive setting. importance of friendship and paying attention to exploration of Iranian, Turkish, Lebanese, and
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Sports Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman
703-224-3015 or [email protected]

Cavaliers Live Up to High Expectations

Woodson starts 9-1 following last year’s state
playoff appearance.

By Jon Roetman scored six or more runs in nine of 10 games.

The Connection The Cavaliers’ lone loss came against un-

defeated South County, which, along with Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection

oodson senior David Rozner Lake Braddock, figures to be Woodson’s

Wlifted a fly ball to centerfield toughest competition in pursuit of a Patriot
against Langley on Monday, District championship.
April 18. The left-hander In 2010, Woodson’s first season in the

didn’t get it all, but Patriot District, the

with the cozy, atypi- “We definitely have Cavaliers finished
cal dimensions of region runner-up at

the Cavaliers’ home 19-8 and reached
the state playoffs
higher expectations thisfield, a blast wasn’t

necessary. for the first time
since 1995.
year, but I feel like we’reRozner’s fifth-in-

ning glorified pop- more ready to live up to “We definitely
up landed past the have higher expec-

it.”centerfield fence, tations this year,”

located roughly 310 Rozner said, “but I Woodson senior Bryson Hough pitches against T.C. Williams on April
15. Hough is a team captain and one of four Cavalier starting pitchers.
feet from home —Woodson senior David Rozner feel like we’re more

plate, for a two-run ready to live up to

homer; part a four-RBI day that helped it.”

Woodson win 6-2 during the Highlander Senior pitcher and infielder John down, we know we can come back.” pitching success, which includes holding
seven of 10 opponents to two runs or fewer.
Cavalier 2011 Spring Break Baseball Tour- McGillicuddy is one of Woodson’s return- LAST SEASON’S success put a target on
the Cavaliers’ backs, but Warren said he Offensively, Rozner has excelled.
nament. ing standouts. The right-hander started on hasn’t changed his approach to coaching. “He’s been swinging the bat well all year,”
McGillicuddy said he takes pride in facing Warren said. “He’s squared some balls pretty
“It wasn’t one of the biggest home runs the mound on Monday and earned the vic- an opponent’s best shot. well. The thing I like is he’s been hitting
the ball to different parts of the park. He’s
I’ve ever hit,” Rozner said. “Once you see tory, allowing two runs and seven hits in “When you do beat them,” he said, “you’re not locked in pulling the ball or just hitting
like, ‘What else can they throw at us?’” the ball away. He’s hitting the ball where
the centerfielder going back, you kind of six innings, while walking none and strik- it’s pitched and that’s a good sign.”
McGillicuddy is one of four Cavalier start- Seniors Matt Powell (infielder) and Ryan
realize that it has a chance.” ing out 11. McGillicuddy said last season’s ing pitchers, along withº seniors Joe Fitzgerald (outfielder) have also been key
McGillicuddy, Tyler Wislocki and Bryson contributors, Warren said.
Rozner’s teammates greeted him outside experience has helped the Cavaliers’ Hough. John McGillicuddy, Hough, Powell and
Wislocki are team captains.
the dugout with a good-natured ribbing. mindset. “We’re confident,” Warren said, “when Woodson will travel to face Lake
any of those guys take the mound.” Braddock on April 26, at 6:30 p.m.
After the game, head coach Chris Warren “We didn’t have the easiest trip to states,”
Warren said junior catcher Joey Coogan
jokingly referred to Rozner’s homer as a McGillicuddy said of beating Westfield, has played an important role in the team’s

“wall-scraper.” McLean and Lake Braddock in the regional

“They all count,” Warren said. tournament. “Coming into this year, with

Rozner’s homer was just one of many rea- all the guys coming back to play, we know

sons the Cavaliers have had to smile dur- whoever we compete against, we have a

ing the 2011 season. Woodson improved to chance. It doesn’t matter if it’s Lake

9-1 with the win over Langley and has Braddock, South County, even if we’re

Dillon Meyer Rolls Past Herndon’s Willie Creech

Robinson tennis one-game improvement from last match). points. ever, his impatience and the determi-
beats Herndon. However, at the bottom of the lineup, Dillon With Robinson now up 3-1 in singles, at- nation of his Hornet opponent al-
Meyer grabbed a 7-1 lead over Willie Creech lowed the Hornet to take an 8-7 lead.
he Rams came out looking le and went on to win 10-4 to even up the tention turned to the second and third Cable was reminded to play a steadier
match. Jacob Schreiman followed him off courts where Aaron Christian and Michael game and won the last 3 easily to
Tthargic on a beautiful day at the court closely with a 10-5 win. The Cable struggled. Christian fell behind 5-1 clinch the victory for the Rams, put-
Herndon. Might have been sophomore got out to a 5-2 lead but had a but reeled off four straight games to pull ting their record at 7-0 for the sea-
spring break fever. And with a Hornet small let down allowing his Hornet oppo- even at 5-5. Josh Albertson, a lefty, was solid son.
team seriously contending for the re- nent to even the score.º However, he fin- off the ground, and being about 6-foot-3,
gional playoffs, it was nail-biting time ished strong, winning the final five games. also won a lot of points on overheads. How- In doubles, Ferrell and Smiley fell
for the coach. However, in the end, ever, with the Rams’ comeback, Albertson’s to Nelson and Albertson, 8-3. Chris-
they continued to playºgrind-it-out SENIOR DAVID SMILEY at No. 4 ex- confidence began to wane and started miss- tian teamed with Meyer to win 8-3.
tennis and came home with a 6-3 vic- changed breaks of serve and got down 4-2. ing volleys and consistency from the The last match had Ted Diamond and
tory. However, he finished strongly, taking eight baseline. Christian’s tenacity and hustle cre- Dayton Coupland playing Herndon’s
of nine games to take the match, 10-5. ated openings and he streaked through five No. 3 team and giving them a battle
The match began with the top-four David really hustled in a number of points, straight games to rack up the win, 10-6. before succumbing, 8-6.
singles matches all down breaks of turning seemingly lost points into winners,
serve. Tim Ferrell was again battling which seemed to discourage Chris At No. 3, Michael Cable seemed unfo- The Rams now get spring break
Philip Nelson, one of the top players Czerwinski of Herndon. Czerwinski was cused at the beginning, trying to hit Daniel week off but come back to three
in the state. Ferrell held his first serve solid from the ground but his volleys were Goldman off the court. Goldman’s game was matches in three days to finish the
but it was another eight games till he suspect and the Ram brought him in to win to keep the ball in play and he was soon up season.
won another, going on to lose 10-2 (a 4-1 and 5-3.ºCable settled down and played
more consistently and took a 7-5 lead. How- — Robinson tennis coach

Paul Fisher

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Community

New Law Helps Protect Victims of Dating Violence

Sen. George Barker’s expanded protective “Virginia was one of a handful of states protective order is an option clearly reduced
order bill signed into law. that only allowed people in the same fam- the incidence of violence and death.
ily, or living in the same house, to get a pro-
By Victoria Ross player on first-degree murder charges. tective order,” Barker said, adding that an “A protective order can be very effective
“[The murder] certainly helped galvanize e-mail from a constituent led him to draft in preventing further acts of violence when
The Connection the original legislation. it is properly enforced,” Boyle said.
interest in this legislation and get people
hen Sen. George Barker (D- focused on this bill. It was not a matter of “This legislation will be helpful to any- According to Boyle, the new law allows
should we do it anymore, but what and one in an abusive relationship, but it will victims of stalking, dating violence and
W39) originally introduced when should we do it,” said Barker. Re- have a tremendous impact for young sexual assault to petition for protective or-
legislation in 2010 that newed interest in the issue led to reintro- women who are exposed to violence and ders and be treated the same way in the
would allow anyone in an duction of the bill, and unanimous passage threats from boyfriends,” Barker said. petition process as people who are family
abusive relationship, regardless of family re- in both chambers of the General Assembly or spouses under the law.
lationship, to get a protective order, the bill in February. “This law will help us turn more victims
was shunted to the Virginia Crime Commis- into survivors,” said Gena Boyle, a domes- “Currently, these victims are required to
sion for review. At a ceremony in Richmond on Friday, tic violence advocacy manager for the Vir- obtain a criminal warrant just to be eligible
April 15, Gov. Robert McDonnell (R) signed ginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action for a civil order of protection. The new law
But interest in the bill was renewed May into law SB 1222, Barker’s comprehensive Alliance, a statewide coalition that includes also makes changes to how law enforcement
2010 when University of Virginia lacrosse legislation that expands the safety net for several Northern Virginia shelters and do- responds to violations of protective orders
player, Yeardley Love, died of severe head those requesting protective orders against mestic violence agencies. issued for non-family members, requiring
trauma, after her boyfriend allegedly a physical abuser. Beginning July 1, men them to make an arrest for violations, which
slammed her head into a wall. and women in dating relationships, as well “The Action Alliance strongly supports the they are currently required to do for viola-
as extended family members and other in- new law which, for the first time in Virginia tions of protective orders issued to family
According to news reports, Love’s friends dividuals, can acquire a protective order history, treats all victims of sexual and do- and spouses.”
and family said Love and her boyfriend when the threat of violence or force places mestic violence equally in terms of access
cycled through violent periods during their them in fear of death, sexual assault, or and enforcement of protective orders,” Barker said the legislation would help citi-
turbulent relationship. On Monday, April bodily injury. Boyle said. zens “remain safe at school, in their homes,
18, a Charlottesville Circuit Court grand and wherever they may be at risk.”
jury indicted the 23-year-old fellow lacrosse Barker said The Virginia Crime Commis-
sion studied the issue, and determined that Del. Rob Bell (R-58), who carried the bill
expanding the class of plaintiffs to whom a in the House of Delegates, was also on hand
for Friday's signing.

Photo courtesy of South County Secondary Sports Notes

On Wednesday, April 13 at South County Secondary, Stallion student-athletes gathered Registration for the Spring 2 Session of Lil Sluggers
to celebrate their recent college signings. Baseball and SoccerTots for the Greater D.C. area opened on
Tuesday, April 5. Registration is on a first come, first served ba-
Stallions Sign on Dotted Line sis. The Spring 2 Session will begin the week of May 9-15 at
Blue Box Sports’ indoor locations in Chantilly, Falls Church,
he following South County Secondary School Brooke Parker (University of Alabama); soccer play- Greenbelt, Haymarket, Lansdowne, Manassas and Tysons Cor-
ers Kristen Lauria (Christopher Newport University), ner. Online registration is available by visiting
Tstudent/athletes recently signed collegiate Kelley Johnson (East Carolina), Summer Peterson www.BlueBoxSports.com or by calling 703-953-1667. At this
letters of intent to play sports in college. (East Tennessee State University), Liz Hodges time, Lil Sluggers registrations can only be taken over the phone.
They are: baseball players Mike Perez (Old Domin- (George Mason University), Zach Crandall
ion), Luke Bondurant (Pitt Community College), (Longwood University), RJ Best (Radford), Ashleigh Blue Box will again offer the Grand Slam Discount for the
Tyler Frazier (University of North Carolina, Greens- Smith (Randolph Macon), and Caitlyn McLaughlin Spring 2 Session. Children registered for both SoccerTots and
boro), and Evan Beal (University of South Carolina); (St. John’sUniversity); softball player Julia Kastner Lil Sluggers this session are eligible to save up to $33 for the 6-
basketball player Nik Biberaj (Christopher Newport (Temple University); track athletes Loren Dyer week program. Lil Sluggers classes fill quickly. The discount is
University); field hockey players Erica Binzer (Ameri- (Marshall University) and Sarah Chandler (unde- only applicable over the phone. Blue Box Sports operates DC
can University) and Madison Tettelbach (LaSalle Uni- cided); and volleyball player Simone Antwi (Univer- SoccerTots & Lil Sluggers Baseball early childhood development
versity); football players Joe Winbush (Glenville sity of Florida). programs for ages 18 months-to- 6 years old in Northern Vir-
State) and Ronnie Vandyke (Virginia Tech); gymnast ginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

The Run for the Children, a 10K Race and 3K Run/Walk
hosted by Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
and made possible through a generous partnership grant from
Verizon and other local corporations, will take place on April 30
in historic Fairfax City. This is Fairfax CASA’s first community
awareness event. Participants will start from the Fairfax County
court house complex in a symbolic nod to the CASA volunteers
who advocate for abused and neglected children under the
court’s protection. For more information on the race and CASA,
visit www.fairfaxrunforthechildren.com.

The following is the Baseball Top 10 Northern Region
Coach’s Poll for the week of April 11. The top 10 is as follows: 1.
South County; 2. Westfield; 3. Lake Braddock; 4. WT Woodson;
5. Stone Bridge; 6. Madison; 7. Oakton; 8. West Springfield; 9.
McLean; 10. Marshall and Hayfield (tied). Other teams receiv-
ing votes: Chantilly and Yorktown.

Marshall High School is pleased to announce the hiring
of Chad Scott as its new head women’s basketball coach. Coach
Scott has been coaching in Fairfax County Public Schools since
2006 and has been a Marshall High girls’ basketball assistant
coach for the past three years. In addition to his coaching expe-
rience, coach Scott is a physical education instructor for Fairfax
County Schools.

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Home Sales In March 2011, 79 homes sold between $1,174,175-$88,000
in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $1,174,175-$335,000 range. Faith Notes

For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Address ................................ BR FB HB ... Postal City ... Sold Price ... Type ........ Lot AC ..................... Subdivision Send notes to the Connection at meets at a time convenient to your
12100 SANGSTERS CT ................. 5 ... 4 ... 2 ......... CLIFTON ...... $1,174,175 ... Detached ..... 5.14 ............ SANGSTERS STATION [email protected] or schedule. Open to all.
10600 DONOVANS HILL DR ......... 6 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $976,000 ... Detached ..... 3.83 ................. DONOVANS RIDGE call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Fri- www.BurkePresChurch.org or 703-
10718 SHADOW LN ...................... 4 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $952,500 ... Detached ..... 5.00 .......................... SHADOWALK day. Dated announcements should be 764-0456.
9200 HAMPTON HUNT DR .......... 5 ... 5 ... 2 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $896,000 ... Detached ..... 5.84 .... HAMPTON HUNT ESTATES submitted at least two weeks prior to
7423 BECKWITH LN ..................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... CLIFTON ......... $849,000 ... Detached ..... 0.95 .............. BALMORAL GREENS the event. St. Peter’s in the Woods,
9419 BRAYMORE CIR ................... 4 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $830,000 ... Detached ..... 0.26 ......................... BARRINGTON 5911 Fairview Woods Drive in
8710 BITTERROOT CT ................. 5 ... 4 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $821,000 ... Detached ..... 0.22 ............. LAUREL HILL SOUTH St. Andrew’s Episcopal Fairfax Station, has announced sev-
7708 SOUTH VALLEY DR ............. 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $810,000 ... Detached ..... 0.63 ........................... SOUTH RUN Church, 6509 Sydenstricker Road in eral Holy Week events. Contact the
8212 CRUSADE DR ....................... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ......... CLIFTON ......... $800,000 ... Detached ..... 5.00 ..................... SQUIRES PLACE Burke, has announced its upcoming church at www.SPIW.org or 703-
6408 JUMET CT ............................ 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $800,000 ... Detached ..... 1.03 ... HUNT AT FAIRFAX STATION events. Contact the church at 703- 503-9210.
8600 MONACAN CT ..................... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ......... LORTON .......... $785,000 ... Detached ..... 0.22 ............... MONACAN ESTATES 455-2500. Saturday, April 23 at 4
6402 DEEPWOOD FARM DR ........ 5 ... 4 ... 1 ......... CLIFTON ......... $741,984 ... Detached ..... 0.27 ............... LITTLE ROCKY RUN p.m. Easter egg hunt and party. ❖ Agape Dinner & Holy Eu-
8265 CRESTRIDGE RD ................. 4 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $720,000 ... Detached ..... 5.02 .................. STILLWELL ACRES charist. Thursday, April 21, dinner
8606 OAK CHASE CIRCLE CIR ..... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $715,000 ... Detached ..... 0.28 ........................ CROSSPOINTE Harvester PCA, 7800 Rolling at 6:30 p.m. and the service at 7:30
6101 HENRY HOUSE CT ............... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $715,000 ... Detached ..... 0.57 ................... FAIRFAX STATION Road in Springfield, will hold a Good p.m. Bring a Mediterranean-inspired
8144 COFFEE CUP CT .................. 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $699,000 ... Detached ..... 5.20 .......................... SHADOWALK Friday Service on Friday, April 22 at dish to share. Childcare available
9205 TREASURE OAK CT ............. 5 ... 4 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $682,500 ... Detached ..... 0.13 ........................ SUMMIT OAKS 8 p.m., with a sermon by radio host immediately following the dinner.
8321 ARGENT CIR ........................ 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $675,000 ... Detached ..... 0.25 ........................ CROSSPOINTE Ron Kronz, interpretive dance and
10707 COGSWELL PL ................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $659,900 ... Detached ..... 0.52 ............................ BRIMSTONE music. 703-455-7800. ❖ Good Friday service, Friday,
8202 PASQUEL FLOWER PL ......... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $650,000 ... Detached ..... 0.21 ......... LAUREL HILL LANDBAY April 22 at 7:30pm.
8403 COPPERLEAF CT ................. 5 ... 3 ... 2 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $649,900 ... Detached ..... 0.16 ........................ CROSSPOINTE The Truro Parish Choir pre-
9328 HALLSTON CT ..................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $640,000 ... Detached ..... 0.26 ......................... BARRINGTON sents the Duruflé Requiem as ❖ Easter Sunday services.
13825 LAUREL ROCK CT .............. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... CLIFTON ......... $624,500 ... Detached ..... 0.27 ............... LITTLE ROCKY RUN part of the Good Friday worship ser- Sunday, April 23 at 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m.
8795 CALIFORNIA POPPY LN ....... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ......... LORTON .......... $610,000 ... Detached ..... 0.19 ......... LAUREL HILL LANDBAY vices on Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. and a family-friendly service at 10:15
7672 HENRY KNOX DR ................. 5 ... 3 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $602,000 ... Detached ..... 0.12 .................. LORTON STATION at Truro Church, 10520 Main St., a.m. An all-ages Easter egg hunt will
9693 HOLLY OAK CT .................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $592,000 ... Detached ..... 0.27 ................. SOUTH RUN OAKS Fairfax. The Requiem, op. 9, by take place immediately following the
8604 CHASE GLEN CIR ................ 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $580,000 ... Detached ..... 0.35 ........................ CROSSPOINTE Maurice Duruflé is a work in which 10:15 a.m. service. Bring a basket
6300 BLUESTONE PL .................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... CLIFTON ......... $575,000 ... Detached ..... 0.24 ............... LITTLE ROCKY RUN most of the thematic material comes and hunt for eggs on the church
8022 OAK HOLLOW LN ................ 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $567,000 ... Detached ..... 0.29 ................. SOUTH RUN OAKS from chant. The choir will be accom- grounds.
12220 YATES FORD RD ................ 3 ... 2 ... 1 ......... CLIFTON ......... $560,000 ... Detached ..... 2.01 ................. CLIFTON HEIGHTS panied by organist Andrea Boudra.
13952 STONEFIELD DR ................ 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... CLIFTON ......... $544,540 ... Detached ..... 0.27 ............... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 703-273-1300. ❖ Community Yard and Bake
8543 BARROW FURNACE LN ....... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $525,000 ... Detached ..... 0.08 ....... LORTON VALLEY NORTH Sale. Saturday, April 30, 8 a.m.-12
7808 BLACKACRE RD ................... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ......... CLIFTON ......... $521,000 ... Detached ..... 1.22 ............... FORD MILL WOODS p.m. Shop for bargains or rent a
6001 POCOL DR ........................... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ......... CLIFTON ......... $519,000 ... Detached ..... 0.62 ........................ VANNOY PARK space for $15 to sell your own mer-
9651 HAWKSHEAD DR ................. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $515,000 ... Townhouse .. 0.08 .... VILLAGE AT LORTON VALLEY chandise.
6112 UNION VILLAGE DR ............ 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... CLIFTON ......... $505,000 ... Detached ..... 0.20 ............... LITTLE ROCKY RUN
5703 REGAL CREST CT ................ 5 ... 3 ... 1 ......... CLIFTON ......... $499,000 ... Detached ..... 0.22 ..................... CLIFTON CREST Burke Presbyterian Church, The Institute of Catholic Cul-
9214 LEE MASEY DR .................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $465,000 ... Detached ..... 0.07 .... LORTON TOWN CNTR LANDBAY 5690 Oak Leather Drive in Burke, ture will host a lecture
7983 ALMEDA CT ......................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $427,320 ... Detached ..... 0.09 ..................................... EVANS will host a small group Lenten Study entitled, “Divine Mercy: Under-
8272 SHANNONS LANDING WAY .... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $417,000 ... Townhouse .. 0.07 ... MOUNT VERNON MEADOWS through April 23. Small groups will standing the Sacrifice of
9400 LAKELAND FELLS LN .......... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $405,000 ... Townhouse .. 0.06 ....... LORTON VALLEY NORTH meet on a variety of days and times Christ,” featuring Father Benedict
8021 HORSESHOE COTTAGE CIR .... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ......... LORTON .......... $375,000 ... Townhouse .. 0.06 ..... LORTON STATION SOUTH throughout the week to explore John Groeschel, CFR, on Wednesday,
13032 LIMESTONE CT ................. 3 ... 2 ... 2 ......... CLIFTON ......... $365,000 ... Townhouse .. 0.04 ................... HAYDEN VILLAGE Indermark’s book Gospeled Lives: April 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Saint Leo the
6723 RED BIRD WOODS CT ......... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $360,000 ... Townhouse .. 0.06 ....... VILLAGE OF MOUNT AIR Encounters with Jesus which covers Great Catholic Church, 3700 Old Lee
13018 LIMESTONE CT ................. 3 ... 3 ... 1 ......... CLIFTON ......... $358,000 ... Townhouse .. 0.04 .......................... ROCKPOINTE varied responses of biblical charac- Highway, Fairfax. Free.
7329 ARDGLASS DR ..................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ......... LORTON .......... $349,900 ... Townhouse .. 0.07 ....... WORTHINGTON WOODS ters to direct encounters with the www.InstituteofCatholicCulture.org
10448 BURKE LAKE RD ................ 4 ... 2 ... 0 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $345,000 ... Detached ..... 0.77 ........................ AVON FOREST living Christ. Choose a group that or 540-635-7155.
10903 BELMONT BLVD ................ 3 ... 2 ... 0 ......... LORTON .......... $335,000 ... Detached ..... 1.03 .............. BELMONT PARK EST

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April 22, 7:30 PM

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Education●Learning●Fun If you do not Offer Expires 5/19/11
get The Fairfax Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ April 21-27, 2011 ❖ 15
Flirty or Frilly? Station/
Clifton/Lorton
Classroom on the Mall students Connection
to open Fair Oaks prom shop. delivered to
your home…
very girl wants to feel like a princess on prom night, but not
FIRST
Eeveryone can afford to make a high-fashion statement. To CLASS
give every teen the chance to wear a trendy, stylish prom MAILED
dress, Fairfax County marketing students will open the Fair SUBSCRIP-
Oaks Prom Dress Shop on Friday, April 29.
TIONS
The dress shop, which has been in business for five years, has helped
hundreds of financially needy students attend prom in style each spring. are now avail-
The shop also accepts donations of stylish, high-quality, dry-cleaned able for the
prom dresses and select accessories. first time with
timely postal
“This is an excellent opportunity to accomplish several goals at carrier deliv-
once,” said Miranda Schick, Classroom on the Mall instructor. “Stu- ery: $30 for
dents apply marketing lessons learned to a real-world retail environ- six months.
ment while supporting the school board’s goals to be responsible mem- Help us meet
bers of our community by helping those who are less fortunate.” the costs of pro-
viding first-
Dresses and accessories, including shoes, purses and jewelry, are rate community
also being collected by marketing students at some FCPS high school, journalism on
s and can be dropped off at the store during hours of operation. newsprint to
your house-
The Fair Oaks Prom Dress Shop is located on the lower level of Fair hold.
Oaks Shopping Center inside the mall entrance between Sears and
Lord & Taylor, near Cold Stone Creamery. Call 703-778-
9426 (or -9427)
Students from any area high school who are in financial need of a
prom dress can come to the Prom Dress Shop, show a valid student ID or e-mail
or other form of school identification, and select a free dress during
the following store hours: circulation@
connectionnews
❖ Friday, April 29 and May 6, from 4-7 p.m.
❖ Saturday, April 30 and May 7, from 2-5 p.m. papers.com
❖ Sunday, May 1 and 8, from 1-4 p.m.

— Victoria Ross

Calendar

From Page 11 waterfowl, and more. Binoculars and
field guides suggested, but not
10 a.m. South Run RECenter, 7550 required. Coffee and muffins will be
Reservation Drive, Springfield. For available at the visitor center
ages eight and under. Easter egg following the birding session. For
hunt and face painting, pictures with adults. Free. Register at 703-569-
the “Bunny” and arts and crafts. $10 0285 or 703-569-3464.
per child. Register at South Run “The Road to Forever.” 10 a.m.
RECenter or 703-866-0566. Spot-Lyte Company, Workhouse Art
Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. A
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & story of determination and loyalty,
Bailey circus. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 the importance of friendship and
p.m. and 7:30 p.m. George Mason paying attention to the little things.
University Patriot Center, 4500 For ages 7 and up.
Patriot Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $7- www.WorkhouseArts.org.
$15. www.ringling.com or 202-683- “Cinderella, Cinderella!” 1 p.m.
3238. Spot-Lyte Company, Workhouse Art
Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. An
Easter Egg Hunt. 10 a.m. Franconia audience-participation version of the
United Methodist Church, 6037 classic fairy tale. For ages 3 and up.
Franconia Road, Alexandria. For $5. www.workhousearts.org.
preschoolers to sixth graders. 703- Culture Performances Showcase. 7
971-5151 or p.m. George Mason University Harris
www.franconiaumc.org. Theater, 4400 University Drive,
Fairfax. Ethnic Chinese dance and
Civil War “Both Sides Tour VI”. 8 music. Sponsored by the New World
a.m. Franconia Museum, 6121 Bilingual Institute. Free admission.
Franconia Road, Franconia. Follow 703-978-7905 or [email protected].
the Union and Confederate troops as
they converge on Manassas for the SUNDAY/APRIL 24
first major battle of the war. Start
with coffee and donuts at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum &
Franconia Museum, then board a Bailey circus. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
bus to the local Union Fort, then George Mason University Patriot
west to meet Jackson and his men as Center, 4500 Patriot Drive, Fairfax.
they march from the Shenandoah Tickets $7-$15. www.ringling.com or
Valley. Buffet lunch at the Golden 202-683-3238.
Corral Restaurant in Manassas.
Proceed to the nearby Battlefield MONDAY/APRIL 25
Visitors Center to view artifacts and
information before reliving the What’s Hidden in Hidden Pond?
battle. Cost includes bus ride, lunch 2:30 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250
and a snack card well as the Commerce St., Springfield. Learn
entrance fee to the Visitor’s Center. about life under the surface of a
$100 per person. 703-971-4984. pond. Presented by the staff of
Hidden Pond Nature Center. Age 6-
Breakfast with the Birds. 8-11 a.m. 12. 703-451-8055.
Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink
Park Road, Springfield. Participate
in a guided search for bald eagles,

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Community

Author Shares Tales of Local History Employment

From Page 3 Admin Ass’t / Office Mgr

Ivakota, Garvey-Hodge said, combines the Preserving Burke History Burke Chiropractic office looking for PT
names of three states where Shaw had lived Admin. Asst./Office Manager. Hours are
— Iowa, Virginia and North Dakota. The Burke Historical Society (BHS) “The society was inactive for several MTWF 12pm-7:30pm and every other Sat-
was first established in 1978 as an ad- years, but since last summer, we have urday 8am-12pm. Job includes: answering
GARVEY HODGE said Barrett believed the vocate for preserving Burke’s heritage. been active again in revitalizing the phones, scheduling patients and taking care
women needed fresh air, sunshine, a good The society procures and maintains the Burke Historical Society’s original ef- of co-pays, and detailed insurance work.
education and the ability to learn homemak- locality’s historical markers, collects forts to preserve history,” said Suzi Willing to train. We are looking for some-
ing, which would allow them to enter “re- community artifacts for display and Fowler Neal, president of BHS. Karla one outgoing and detail-oriented. Compen-
spectable society.” sponsored the book “Memories of Pringle, membership chair, said the sation is based on experience. Please email
Beautiful Burke,” co-authored by Nan group is comprised of local historians your resume to [email protected].
“She would say ‘keep your face to the sun, Netherton and Ruth Rose. and “historians-at heart.”
and the shadows will fall behind you.’ Love to Decorate?
Barrett was incredibly devoted to these girls The historical society also inspired Meetings and forums take place the
… at Ivakota, they were nurtured and given artist Barbara Thelin Preston to paint last Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at Decorating Den Interiors was chosen Best
another chance,” she said. and donate a painting depicting Old the Silas Burke House, 9595 Burke of the Best by Entrepreneur Magazine. Home
Burke, which the society framed and Lake Road. based, flexible schedule, low overhead,
Garvey Hodge said Ivakota housed about donated to the Burke post office. The wholesale accounts. Call for more information on
50 women a year, who lived there with their society also hosted an annual Burke For more information about BHS, how you can turn your passion into a business.
children anywhere from two to five years. Historical Days event promoting an ap- contact Karla Pringle at
The women produced more than 52,000 preciation for history. [email protected] or go to the website 703-239-8112
pieces of clothing, canned more than 15,000 at www.burkehistoricalsociety.com.
jars of vegetables and gathered more than www.Decoratingden.com
580 quarts of berries, where they would be said. She also noted that when Barrett died Garvey Hodge currently sits on the Fairfax
sold at the Ratcliff-Allison House in the City in 1925, the flag over the Virginia Capitol County History Commission, where she Educational
of Fairfax. in Richmond was flown at half-mast. She served as chairperson. She is also the found- Internships
was the first woman in the history of the ing member of the Clifton History Commit-
Barrett became president of NFCM in commonwealth to be so honored. tee and the owner of the history Canary Unusual opportunity to
1909. The mission eventually ran more than Cottage Bed-and-Breakfast. Her book learn many aspects of the
70 homes around the country and abroad. “It’s amazing what we owe these women,” “Clifton: Images of America,” was published newspaper business.
said Elizabeth Dankel of Burke, a BHS mem- in 2009. Internships available in
When one audience member asked ber. “We’re standing on their achievements.” reporting, photography,
Garvey Hodge why Barrett was one of her “We were very happy to be able to get research, graphics.
heroes, she paused. “I was one of those chil- “I’ve learned so much today. She has a Lynn Garvey Hodge to speak at our meet- Opportunities for students,
dren. I was adopted from a Florence real flair for taking you back to that time ing today,” said Suzi Fowler Neal, president and for adults considering
Crittenton Home,” she told the audience. period,” said Danna Harras, a BHS mem- of the Burke Historical Society. change of career. Unpaid.
ber. E-mail internship@connec
“The bottom line is that women were tionnewspapers.com
making a difference, right here in Virginia.
It wasn’t a partisan issue,” Garvey Hodge

Obama Asks for Prosperity, Responsibility

From Page 3 “I really wanted to hear what he had to on the backs of seniors, on the backs of stu-
say, and hear it from him directly,” said dents, on the backs of children who need
deficit on your backs. And if you are not Kenza Jabali, 18, a student government Head Start programs. We risk what America
heard, that’s exactly what’s going to hap- volunteer from McLean. “I liked what he is about if we do that.”
pen.” had to say about education, because finan-
cial aid is my biggest worry. A lot of stu- The president’s speech lasted about 45
SOME OF the loudest applause and cheers dents go here not because they can’t get into minutes, after which he took three ques-
came when President Obama declared that other schools, but because they can’t afford tions, shook hands and signed autographs.
we needed to end tax cuts for the wealthi- other schools.”
est 1 percent of Americans. ONE STUDENT asked how the president
Darlene A. Griffin, a program manager planned to cut $4 trillion in 12 years, and
“I suspect there are a bunch of young for NVCC’s Health Information Systems on if any of that money would come out of the
people in this gym who are going to end up the Springfield campus, said she thought education budget.
being wealthy, and that’s good, that’s what President Obama gave an excellent speech.
we want … (But) if we’re asking commu- “No, what we’ve done is we have actu-
nity colleges to sacrifice, if we’re asking “He emphasized education and talked ally said that even as we are making all
people who are going to see potentially about how important it is. You can tell he these spending cuts, we actually think that
fewer services in their neighborhoods to has a passion for education, and that he education spending should go up a little
make a little sacrifice, then we can ask mil- cares about students because he can relate bit,” he said to applause.
lionaires and billionaires to make a little to them,” she said.
sacrifice,” he said. His speech Tuesday was the first stop in a
Pat Lee, director of the Cultural Center, three-city tour devoted to the same topic of
“We can’t just tell the wealthiest among where the town hall was took place, said “reducing our debt and bringing down our
us, you don’t have to do a thing. You just sit President Obama shared her concerns about deficit, based on the values of shared re-
there and relax, and everybody else, we’re students’ futures. sponsibility and shared prosperity,” accord-
going to solve this problem,” he said, add- ing to a White House news release.
ing that he would not reduce the deficit by “I’m inspired by his vision. Young people
cutting education and eliminating scholar- have to come after us, and it won’t do us On Wednesday, President Obama will
ships. any good if we don’t help young people get conduct an interactive town hall at
the education in math and science that they Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif.
“In a world where our students face stiff need to compete in the world,” she said. He already cut a video encouraging
competition … why would we make it Facebook subscribers to sign up.
harder for you to compete?” U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, (D-11) said he
was “heartened” by the president’s speech. “I hope you’ll take a break from either
His message resonated with the enthusi- “It very much reflects my view of a bal- friending or de-friending each other to
astic crowd. anced, common-sense approach to the bud- RSVP at Facebook.com/WhiteHouse,”
get,” he said. “We can’t balance the budget Obama said in the video released last week.

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tion from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac (VDEQ) through VRP. The property was recently remediated
Zone 6: The Arlington Connection to address a release of solvents from a dry cleaning business
that vacated the shopping center prior to its redevelopment in
The Vienna/Oakton Connection 2007. Among other remedial activities, an institutional control
The McLean Connection will be established by the property owner that specifies that
The Great Falls Connection "groundwater beneath the property shall not be used for any
purpose other than environmental monitoring or testing". Any-
one with an interest in this remediation may call or write Oak-
ton Shopping Center through their environmental representa-
tive, Mr. Jeff Lund, ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, 14026 Thunderbolt
Place, Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20151 (703-471-8400). Com-
ments will be accepted for 30 days following the publication of
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